Portage Bay vs Montlake

Seattle, WA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Montlake leads
Montlake wins 3 of 5 categories
Neighborhood A
Portage Bay
$1.9M median
Upscale Quiet
Neighborhood B
Montlake
$1.5M median
Upscale Quiet
⭐ Overall Leader
Portage Bay
Metric
Montlake
$1.9M

Median Price
$1.5M
9/10

School Rating
9/10
A-

Crime Grade
A-
48/100

Walk Score
48/100
12 min

Commute
12 min
20

Parks Nearby
18
5

Cafes
2
0

Groceries
1
7 min

Hospital
6 min
Portage Bay
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Montlake
Median Price
80%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portage Bay or Montlake more expensive?

Portage Bay has a median home price of $1.9M and Montlake is $1.5M. Montlake is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Portage Bay or Montlake?

Portage Bay has a school rating of 9/10 and Montlake rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Portage Bay or Montlake safer?

Portage Bay has a crime grade of A- and Montlake is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Portage Bay scores 48/100 for walkability. Montlake scores 48/100. Montlake is the more walkable option.